The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-23
representative Robinson, However, Begins to
Show Signs of Weakening and iIestates
Ominously in Voting for Capt. Allen,
And the Democrats Are Encouraged TO
Renew Their Assault Upon Him.
By Abuse, Threats and Prayers the Politicians
Expect to Force Him to Abandon the
Labor Quartet To-MorrOw.
BALLorING FOR SENATOR.

BALLOTING FOR SENATOR.
a ast.ae Play Behind tho Scenes That Did
Not Reach Climax.
There was an influential section of Democrats
and Republicans who preferred to adjourn Fri
day afternoon until Monday, but others regard
Ing this TO be inadmssable under the statutes
governing the election of United States Sena-
Tor refused to support any resolution to that end
Yet the purely business matters Of yesterdays
sitting were approached more with purpose to
keep the Representatives aud Senators together
for the joint convention than on any other ac-
count The Senate utilized the intervening time
until noon in the introduction of bills. while the
House heard reports on the the reports of the
various committees. These. which under ordi-
airy circumstances would have been passed over
with merely explanatory remarks from members
Immediately interested, led to tiresome discus
sion. Thus a report Of the committee weights
and measures recommending an amendment as
to the number of pounds to bushel of corn
caused half hours talk, although it involved
no greater interest than the change Of an APP
parently immaterial figure. Previous 10 this a
discussion on recommended repeal Of the fish
ladder law occurred, and the time until noon
was bridged over. A concurrent resolution, re-
lating to adjournment until Monday, was
speedily passed, and as readily adopted by the
Senate. This settled any doubt as to an after
noon session, but if the Democrats expected to
use it by continually balloting for Senator they
did not take into account the full extent of pos
abilities.
Rumors as to the outcome were Of a more ex-
nixsu nhc~ Acry of No.
They confcted largely, but the interest still
conferred on the vote Of Representative Robin
son. His fellow Democrats away from him
cursed him for his determination, but at the
same time they kept committee. by relief, sur
rounding the recalcitrant Representative, per-
suadinr, arguing and threatening him. Sim
Coy and John p. Frenzel were the last to have
him In charge before the joint convention
opened. The Democrats could not get out of
maze Of uncertainties. although they enter
tanned an indefnable hope that event was in
store for them. Even an to attempts to con-
tinue the ballotine they were adrift When the
Senate came into the House, Senator Smith TAX
Ing seat at the ride Of Speaker Sayre, said: 81
donot think II is any use to have more than
three or four ballots to-day
II don't know" replied the Speaker, with an
insinuating mildness "There is 10 telling what
may happen"
"Oh, 1t is no use, / know" said Senator
Smith, as IL be did not expect a result different
from the first ballot. But he opened the conven-
ton with determination to avoid an early ad-
journment, il he could assist the Democrats in
that direction by some arbitrary assumption or
exercise of prercgatives that belonged to the
Speaker under the cartel. In what happened
1axiu "a hic o,kf ton flipac Of 1tt1o
Democratic plot appeared, but they were too
quickly obseured to develop q completely
arranged scheme 1t is thought that had the
time and conditions been propitious, the con.
an uproar by the Democratic leaders
kome time during the second ballot But
the quorum cali of the two houses proceeded
~ithaut incident, Senator Smith announced that
-ntos OF the two Senators. Duncan Of Tip
Inc nsAwn. had been paired, and
ton, and Duncan ". --ssid not is
therefore in voting their names 49,
called. On the voting call Il Senators responded
for Harrison and 81 for Turpie. There was no
pairing in the House list, but as the vote went
on the interest fell but little short of the thrill
ing The first knight of Labor voting for Allen
indicated that so far the compact for this nomi-
nee was unbroken, but conjecture became lively
amp z those who noticed the incident when Rep
resen.ative Robinson passed to the desk Of Rep
resontszsve Mackey just before the latters name
was called Robinson spoke a word or two
10 DIS CoHedSuc, dn0 DO tho Coii AcoIcU
his name every open to catch
his response. Robinson called the roll clerk.
For two seconds there was no reply. but it came
In a subdued tone, ''Alen." the Democrats
could not conceal their anxiety during that brief
wait Every ore of thsm as intently on
the alert If the Representative held the fates
that would destroy them. Yet, while they
showed no outward disturbance, they could not
conceal their dread of even another call. On
the footing each nominee retained his votes as
heretofore-53 for Harrison. 43 for Turpie and
for Allen. The total of the two houses was
70 for Harrison. IA for Turpie and for Allen.
When Senator Smith had announced it, Repre-
sentative Gardiner promptly moved an adjourn
ment until Monday noon. Senator Smith,
still at the desk, showed no desire
to let Speaker Sayre put the motion, which was
tho latter's right under the cartel There be-
ing no election" quickly said Senator Smith,
disregarding the motion to adjourn, lit is in or
der TO take another ballot" Speaker Sayre
stopped to the desk, aud, as if there no Sen
ator Smith in existence, stated the motion and
called for the affirmative vote. but a score oil
Democrats were the floor in an instant shout
ing,s.Division,r ''division!' Those favoring ar
ndjournaient responded with resoundipg ''ayes,
followed by the negative equally as energetic t
get on record against it, 1.-The ayes seem t
have 1.-THE ayes have it and the motion is car
ried The joint convention stands adjourned
until Monday noon," deliberately spoke Speake
Eayre In the next moment the House nd
iourned, while the Democratic Senators went t.
their chamber and agreed to an adjournment o
chat body SO they could go into an immediat,
saucus.